How to add a new MIME type for attachment uploading
This document explains how you can configure Discus Pro 4.0 to recognize a MIME type for attachment uploading. Discus is distributed with recognition for most common MIME types; this document tells you how to add new ones.

How to change a Discus Pro license number associated with a board
How to make a currently running Discus Pro board get a new license number.

How to change permissions using WS_FTP, Cute FTP, and other programs
Overview of changing permissions using several popular FTP clients, including screen shots.

How to change the board administrator's username from 'admin' to something else
Instructions for changing the superuser's username from 'admin' to something else of your choice.

How to change the board title
Procedure for giving a Discus board a new title.

How to change the extension on message pages from .html to something else
Changing the extension of message pages (e.g., using 1.shtml instead of 1.html).

How to deal with the template cache
Two procedures dealing with the Discus template cache: how to turn off the template cache manually, and how to bounce the template cache, forcing Discus to regenerate the cache when pages are next accessed.

How to fix a 'Script Execution Error' if directory paths were changed
How to make a previously working Discus/Discus Pro board work again if the web host changed your directory paths.

How to install Perl modules of your web host won't do it for you
Overview of installing Perl modules within your own directories if your web host will not do it for you.

How to move a board to a different URL on the same server
Procedure for changing the URL to a Discus board without changing servers.

How to move a Discus board to a different server
Procedure for moving a Discus board from one server to another.

How to reset the administrator's password
Procedure for resetting the superuser's (administrator's) password.

How to run the Discus program diagnostics
How to access your Discus program diagnostics to diagnose a wide variety of common setup problems.

How to set default preferences for new users (3.10 Pro)
How to set default preferences for new users. (This applies to Discus Pro only.)

How to set up a read-restricted topic
Instructions for setting up a read-restricted topic. This could include password protection or IP restrictions in order to read discussions.

How to set up cron-based e-mail sending in Discus 4.0
Cron-based e-mail sending speeds up the posting process considerably and adds encrypted password support to e-mail reply. This document tells you how to set it up if you are using Discus 4.0.

How to set up user accounts
How to set up user accounts in freeware Discus and Discus Pro.